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Eigel says his anti-establishment stance is what Missouri needs in a governor May 31, 2024

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State Sen. Bill Eigel spent his roughly two terms in the Missouri Senate going against the grain of GOP leaders. But the Weldon Spring Republican doesn’t believe his clashes with fellow GOP elected officials will be a detriment to his gubernatorial bid. On the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Eigel said his anti-establishment posture puts him in a good position in a competitive GOP primary that includes Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft.

St. Louis circuit attorney cites success at one-year mark but says his lawyers need raises May 31, 2024

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St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore knew he was coming into a challenging situation when Gov. Mike Parson appointed him to his job last year. But with one year of service under his belt, Gore said on the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air that the biggest surprise he encountered was just how much the circuit attorney’s administrative functions were in disarray. He also discusses what he hopes to achieve during a full four-year term.

Legal Roundtable covers hazing incident, earnings tax lawsuit, defamation, more May 30, 2024

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An incident that’s been deemed the worst case of fraternity hazing in the U.S. left a University of Missouri freshman with serious brain damage. The victim had a blood alcohol level six times the legal limit for drivers in Missouri. Two frat members who were instrumental in the hazing were charged with misdemeanors. Attorneys Eric Banks, Nicole Gorovsky and Jeff Johnson dive into the high-profile case and consider whether potential bias may have led to light sentencing. The panel also discusses whether GOP senators should get taxpayer-funded lawyers to fight a defamation suit, a court ruling on St. Louis’s 1% earnings tax, and a judge who revoked a man's right to represent himself after spouting “sovereign citizen” conspiracy theories in court.

Survivors and advocates strive to break cycle of domestic abuse for future generations May 29, 2024

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Rates of people seeking and receiving shelter due to domestic violence are increasing in Missouri and Illinois. That includes a lot of children who, whether or not they experience abuse directly, will live with long standing effects from their experience. Domestic violence survivors and advocates reflect on the ways domestic abuse affects children and how to support families who are dealing with, or escaping from, such abuse.

Inside the St. Louis gas stations hiding restaurant-quality food May 29, 2024

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Sauce Magazine writer Alexa Beattie went looking for hidden food treasures. The search took her to several gas stations, where she found delicious delicacies that you won't find at any QuikTrip. Beattie shares her discovery and explores the trend of restaurant owners choosing to turn over their businesses to employees. We also meet Sydney Caldwell, who reflects on what it’s meant to go from server to boss at Retreat Gastropub.

Immigration is polarizing. What’s missing is empathy, experts say May 28, 2024

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Immigration is a hotly debated and highly politicized topic that pundits on either side of the aisle can’t seem to agree on. With the election season quickly approaching, is there a different way that the country – political affiliation aside – can address it? According to two UMSL immigration experts, the first step is empathy. Uma Segal and Adriano Udani discuss the nuances missing from the election season debate over immigration, and why a deeper conversation is needed.

Native St. Louisan Sharee Silerio reflects on Oscar win for Best Documentary Short May 28, 2024

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Less than two years since she moved to Los Angeles to pursue film, Sharee Silerio has made it big. The St. Louis native is part of the Academy Award winning team behind “The Last Repair Shop,” which took home the Oscar for “Best Documentary Short.” She reflects on the film, her goal of telling stories in ways that showcase vulnerability and foster inspiration, and her plans to come back to St. Louis to finish work on her film, “Black Girl, Bleu,” which explores mental health challenges and ways to cultivate healing and self-love.

10 years after ‘For the Sake of All’ health report, lead author sees little change May 24, 2024

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10 years ago, the landmark health report “For the Sake of All” was jointly published by Washington University and St. Louis University to much acclaim for its eye-opening — and affirming — data on the health disparities of Black St. Louisans. Lead researcher Dr. Jason Purnell shares how he thinks St. Louis has changed in the last decade, where he sees possible improvement and how his current role as president of the James S. McDonnell Foundation will play a major role in addressing the racial inequities from an economic standpoint.

Former Missouri U.S. Sen. John Danforth wants the GOP to move away from Trump May 24, 2024

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Former Missouri U.S. Senator John Danforth and two other prominent Republicans recently wrote an op-ed in the Washington Post announcing a new group that seeks to move the Republican Party away from Donald Trump: Our Republican Legacy. Danforth represented Missouri in the Senate from 1976-1995. STLPR politics correspondent Jason Rosenbaum spoke with Danforth.

Riverfront Times sale and layoff of news staff signals end of 46-year era for St. Louis alt-weekly May 23, 2024

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The Riverfront Times has been sold to an undisclosed buyer and on Wednesday its entire news staff was laid off. St. Louis’ alt-weekly held a unique position in local journalism for 46 years. In its early years, it was known for its free (and at times) raunchy personal ads. Over the years, the paper became known for its stories on the city’s arts and culture, irreverent headlines and serious journalism. Former RFT Executive Editor Sarah Fenske and paper founder Ray Hartmann discuss the RFT’s sale and its legacy.

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